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A Pre-columbian Jalisco Armadillo incensario from West Mexico, ca. 250 B.C.-200 A.D. The armadillo is depicted with coffee bean slit eyes, perky ears, and tail with a flaring bowl with spiked rim, the interior painted with a black ground and red stripes. An Ameca variant type.

Condition Report:
This fine effigy is in excellent and scarce condition, for it's fragile design, with only an area of three spikes on the bowl repaired, a few surface hairlines with fill, and one leg masterfully restored. it retains strong original paint and has beautiful heavy calcified root markings, manganese, and patina over the entire surface.

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A very nice Pre-columbian Nayarit shaft tomb figure from west Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. depicting a seated obese figure on a stool. This interesting fellow squats with arms curving and meeting at the waist, the legs slightly bent before him as he is supported on a short rounded leg beneath the buttocks, probably indicative of a short stool. The wonderful face is decorated with a faded black painted section on the right side , and he wears a large curving mushroom shaped cap and ear ornaments. The backside is shaped in an abnormal round form, possibly depicting an aged resting man or a hunchback.

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Pre-columbian Mayan poison bottle from Peten, Guatemala - ca. 600-900 A.D. The bottle is perforated on both ends for suspension. Each side is inscribed on the sides with glyphs. This example was most likely completely painted at one point. Choice.

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Pre-columbian Maya Seated female figure, ca. 600-900 A.D. She is adorned with an elaborate headdress, necklace and ear-spools. Shoulders have ritual scarification. Still remains of pigment including Maya blue. A very nice example.

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Pre-columbian Michoacan figure from Mexico, ca. 250 B.C.-200 A.D. This is a very interesting example and shows influence from different cultures including the pellet applied features on the shoulder which are usually found on larger Jalisco figures. The fact that the male genitalia is portrayed makes this more of a rare and unusual type figure

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Pre-columbian Nayarit (Type B) Chinesca Figure from Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. The figure is depicted in a standing position with hands on her belly. She has some remains of paint on her close. Chinesca Type B figures are the rarest type of all Chinesco figures.

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A Pre-columbian Pihuamo Hollow figure from Colima or Jalisco region of Mexico, Ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. The male figure is depicted in a seated position with ear-spools and hands on knees. A nice example of this rarely seen type. Small chip on left foot otherwise intact.

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A large seated male figure from Nayarit, West Mexico, ca. 200 BC - 300 AD. This fine Ixtlan del Rio type is portrayed with legs crossed and arms held to the chest. He is adorned with large ear ornaments, simple headdress and a tubular nose ornament, with bead necklaces indicated with paint. He is wearing a loincloth and additional clothing is depicted with intricate painted designs. Strong mineral deposits, small restoration.

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Pre-columbian Nayarit Terracotta Figure from West Mexico, ca. 200 B.C. - 300 A.D. The figure is depicted standing with her feet shoulder width apart and arms on her stomach. She is wearing a skirt, head band, arm band and ear-spools. Still remains of pigment and strong mineral deposits. Head has been re-attached with break lines still visible otherwise intact.

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A fine Chinesco Type D seated figurine from Mexico, ca. 100 B.C. - 250 A.D. Polychrome example painted with shades of red, orange, gray, and cream with the thick legs curving and slightly up bent. The thin spindly arms are crossed and resting upon the knees, the back smoothly arches slightly forward, and the wide face shows a serene look with a pleasant little smile. A pleasant and appealing effigy. Expert repair of the head and neck from all original pieces with restoration over the break lines; appears intact and excellent.

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Pre-columbian Ocarina whistle from Costa Rica, ca. 300 B.C.- 500 A.D. The whistle is in the form of a head with incised decoration on top of it's head most likely indicative of hair. Choice condition.

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Pre-columbian Axe god from Costa Rica ca, 1-400 A.D. This superb example is in the form of a figure with hands meeting over the midsection. The figure is perforated through the neck for suspension as a pendant. A choice example!

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A rare Pre-columbian SILVER Inca crown from Peru, ca.1300-1500 A.D. This beautiful funerary object depicts a broad crown with two large feather type ornaments. This piece would have been used a s a staff finial by a high ranking official. When the spaniards invaded Peru they destroyed the majority of the Gold and Silver artifacts from the Inca culture and finding one such as this is hard to come by. Excellent condition with very good mineral deposits.

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An unusually large Nazca portrait head vessel from Peru, ca. 400 - 700 AD. This beautiful example is portrayed with two slings wrapped around his head. The nose and ears are formed in relief and the paint is strong with minimal surface deterioration. Intact with no repairs, overpainting or touch-ups whatsoever. An exceptional example!

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A fine Nazca poly-chrome bowl from Peru, ca. 200 - 500 AD. The bowl is decorated with seven trophy head designs typical in the Nazca culture. The bowl has been repaired from about 10 pieces with restoration over the break lines. Nice mineral deposits attesting to it's age.

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A fine Lambayque/Sican small wooden human effigy lime dipping container with original inlays from Peru, ca. 800- 1000 A. D. A very well crafted image of a standing man or woman in a deep brown fine hardwood. The figure's face is framed by cropped hair with a long pony tail on the back, a wide mouth, triangular nose, and with oval spondylus sculpted eye inlays drilled to hold turquoise pupils. The person holds an indeterminate object against the stomach, possibly a bird, and wears bracelets and an incised collar made of spondylus shell. The head is recessed to receive a cap, now missing, and the interior is conically carved to hold lime and exhibits strong usage. A strong and Bold image.

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A wonderful small wooden lime dipper with shell inlays and original stick from Peru, ca. 800-1000 A.D. This fine little container is carved from a dense wood, very dried now, and features a seated maize god on the front with knees upward bent, hands against his chest, a tall pointed maize cap, and his eyes with small spondylus and turquoise inlays. To the rear is a round drum shaped container ornamented with two rows of triangular mother of pearl inlays, the top being capped with a shell disc, the base being capped with a round wood piece, and retains the original small dipping stick with ball shaped finial. A wonderfully detailed example, only lightly cleaned, and in excellent condition.

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A scarce solid body Nazca poly-chrome decorated female figurine From Peru, ca. 100-400 A.D. She sits with her legs outstretched forward, the buttocks slightly enlarged, and she leans back, the triangular torso with the arms to her sides and looking upward. The midsection is slightly swollen and, most likely indicative of pregnancy. The pale yellow ground is painted with details in dark brown, cream, and red, and features a series of starburst designs surrounding her waist. Figure sits upright on her own and comes with a fine custom tiered vintage wood base.

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A pre-columbian Narino Container from Ecuador, ca. 500-1200 A.D. The container is in the form of a sea shell which was probably used to hold either paint, lime or medicine at one point. The bottom is cut opened and probably contained a perishable type of material like wood to seal it. The opening at the top probably also had a fixed wooden plug as well now long gone. A very nice example!

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Pre-columbian Bahia seated shaman from the Manabi region of Ecuador, ca. 500 B.C.-500 A.D. Evidence of cranial deformation in practice. Legs crossed and hands are held to his knees as in a spiritual state. Hint of post fired pigments are visible. Head garment, ear plugs and nose ring are intact and in overall nice condition. TL test included.

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Greek terracotta of a lady of fashion from Boeotia, Central Greece, Tanagra, ca. 3rd Century B.C. She is wrapped in an elaborate drapery and a petasos hat. Repaired from several original pieces with the hat and base partially broken. A very fine and large example with traces of blue pigment still visible.

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Ancient Greek Hellenistic Figure, ca. 4th - 2nd Century B.C. Depicting the Anatolian Mother goddess Cybele. She is wearing a long robe and crowned with a high cylindrical polos hat. A nice example in excellent condition.

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Large Ancient Greek Hellenistic Spindle Flask, ca. 2nd Century B.C. Elongated neck and base. Would have held perfume or cosmetics in ancient times. A nice example with a small chip on the base.

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From ancient Greece, South Italy, Apulia, ca. 325 BC. Pottery skyphos, used for drinking wine, decorated in what is called a Xenon style of applied reddish pigment over black base. intact/generally excellent condition

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An ancient Han Dynasty Terracotta figure, ca. 206 B.C. - 8 A.D. This impressive pottery figure has purposely made holes in each of the clasped hands, where originally would have been placed miniature wooden weapons, now long gone. It has been "cold painted" in white, red black and green pigments, good traces of which still remain. Many Western Han Dynasty pottery figures of this general type have been excavated over the years, most are smaller and "slimmer". Because of their desirability among museums and collectors it has now become very difficult to obtain any type of Han Dynasty figure, let alone this larger type.

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Ancient Tang Dynasty Beast Tomb Guardian, ca. 618-907 A.D. Sculptures such as these were placed in front of tombs to suggest the dignity and power and authority the deceased enjoyed in their lifetime. A very fine example. Chips on the wings and tooth otherwise intact. Small traces of green still present.